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1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1977
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1572009617
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 177 comparable sales, 21% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,750 to $16,500
Median$11,500
Sales behind it177Likely

From 177 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Super Beetle (Beetle 1968 to 1979) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,750 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$12,250
1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 6, 2026MecumJan. 6, 2026$12,000
29-Years-Owned 1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 15, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2025$8,888
1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, July 9, 2025MecumJuly 9, 2025$10,000
31-Years-Owned 1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 26, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 26, 2025$11,000
1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$12,000
1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 28, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 28, 2025$13,000
1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, March 23, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 23, 2025$12,500